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aerial vs antenna

antenna vs aerial

aerial and antenna both are nouns.

aerial is an adjective but antenna is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aerial Yes Yes No No
antenna Yes No No No
As nouns, aerial and antenna are synonyms defined as:
  • aerial and antenna: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
Other synonyms of aerial include transmitting aerial.
aerial (noun) antenna (noun)
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ
aerial (adjective) antenna (adjective)
existing or living or growing or operating in the air
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
Difference between aerial and antenna

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